In 1988, USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) deployed to the Persian Gulf during the late Cold War.

The cruise supported Operation Earnest Will.

USS Carl Vinson was a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier whose service in this era contributed to the U.S. Navy's forward presence and operational readiness.

This collection includes 8 cruise products from the 1988 deployment — cruise shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, long-sleeve tees, and framed cruise posters honoring her crew. Browse below to honor a sailor who served, or to remember a deployment that mattered.